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Using the memory card slot – introduction
The difference in image quality mode
A recorded image is compressed in JPEG format before stored into memory. The memory
capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected quality mode. Details are
shown in the table below. (The number of pixel is 640 x 480, regardless of image quality
mode. Data volume before compression is about 600 KB.)
Image quality mode
SUPER FINE
FINE
STANDARD
Approximate numbers of images you can record on a floppy disk
The number of images you can record is different depending on which image quality mode
you select and the complexity of the subject.
SUPER FINE (SFN) about 7 to 8 images
FINE (FIN)
STANDARD (STD) about 23 to 27 images
Note
In some cases, changing image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on
the types of images you are shooting.
Formatting (initializing) a PC card or a floppy disk
(1) When you format a floppy disk, insert a disk into the floppy disk adapter. When
you format a PC card, insert the card into the memory card slot.
(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right
(unlock) position.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the control dial to select
(5) Turn the control dial to select FORMAT, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the control dial again to select OK, then press the dial. The display shows
"EXECUTE."
(7) Press the control dial again. The display shows "FORMATTING," and formatting
procedure begins. When formatting is finished, the display shows "COMPLETE."
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Memory capacity
About 150 KB
About 100 KB
About 60 KB
about 14 to 16 images
, then press the dial.
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